Why can't we have nice things? USB Type-C can be as bad as the etherkiller.
USB 3.0 Type C cables have finally solved the strange physics defying issue of the originals and you no longer need to rotate your USB plug twice before it will connect. Unfortunately it has introduced more serious problems, in some cases dangerous and expensive problems. Back in November we posted about a Google researcher who found a variety of cables which did not have the correct resistor installed and which could release the magic smoke from your computer.
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